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Antique 1876 Centennial Worlds Fair Philadelphia Dwight Co U.S. Presidents Print
$ 18.48
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Description
This is an antique print from the World’s Fair in Philadelphia commemorating the 1776 - 1876 Centennial.It is in its original frame, though that is a frame liner.
The overall frame measures 9 1/2 inches high x 10 3/4 inches wide (24.1 cm x 27.3 cm). The print measures 8 3/4 inches high x 9 3/4 inches wide (22.2 cm x 24.7 cm).
The print was an advertisement by the Dwight Company or the American Bank Note Company of New York. I’m not exactly sure. Both names appear on it.
It shows the first 18 presidents through Grant and the state seals of the 36 states at the time.
As you can see in the photos, it is in poor condition. There are stains, tears, creases and overall general wear. The frame is also in poor condition with chipping, old paint dots and general wear. Though it is difficult to tell from the photos, the frame is a little twisted so that it does not lay flat. You actually do not notice this though when staring at it.
It has what is probably its original wood backing.
Even given the damage, it just has a great feeling about it simply because it is commemorating the United States Centennial.
It weighs a little over 9 ounces (260 g).